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North Elementary School

Public Grades K-5

1811^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 20% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

North Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Okeechobee, Florida, with an enrollment of 558 students. The school is part of the Okeechobee school district, which is ranked 65 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Elementary has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.9% to 50.2% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average and the other nearby schools like Everglades Elementary, South Elementary, Seminole Elementary, and Central Elementary. Additionally, North Elementary's test scores are generally below the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels, with only 38-45% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Math, compared to the state averages of 57% and 63% respectively.

Despite spending more per student ($10,243 in 2023-2024) compared to the state average and having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, North Elementary has not shown significant improvement in its academic outcomes over the years. The school's declining performance and lack of improvement compared to its peers suggest that simply increasing funding or reducing class sizes may not be enough to address the underlying issues at the school, which may be related to the high rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch eligibility among its student population.

528

Students ?

16.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,662

Per pupil spending ?

78.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3000 NW 10th Ter
Okeechobee, FL 34972

(863) 462-5100

District: Okeechobee

Students who attend North Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Yearling Middle School
High:	Okeechobee High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

52.3%

White:

40.7%

African American:

4.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 61st percentile in 2014 → 20th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (43% vs 58% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (20th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (45% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school43%

District avg44%

Florida avg58%

1,811^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 20%▼ down 41 pts since 2016

From top 39% (2016) to bottom 20% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 5Elementary Schools in the Okeechobee

65^th of 67Okeechobee among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	23.5	1811 of 2258	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	36.6	1443 of 2256	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	50.0	1098 of 2240	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.3	1215 of 2219	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	59.2	882 of 2247	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.8	843 of 2182	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.1	966 of 2118	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	54.6	943 of 2112	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	60.4	810 of 2087	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	60.6	801 of 2064	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	41.4	1197 of 2029	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	43.5	1145 of 1984	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	48.2	1097 of 1985	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	42.0	1196 of 1919	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	53.4	914 of 1847	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	52.5	896 of 1789	49.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	60.8	730 of 1786	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	28.2	1251 of 1688	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Math44%-16 vs state

English Language Arts43%-14 vs state

Science41%-14 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)						FAST Math (2025)					Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Elementary School	Public	K-5	3000 NW 10th Ter	Okeechobee	34972	Okeechobee County	Okeechobee	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 462-5100	528	32	16.5	78.8%	215 (40.7%)	23 (4.4%)	276 (52.3%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.9%)	23.5	1811^th of 2258 public elementary schools	19.8%		36.6	1443^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	36.0%	368	38.0	45.0	45.0				44.0	44.0	45.0			41.0				$11,662	$1,648	$10,014
Seminole Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2690 NW 42nd Ave	Okeechobee	34972	Okeechobee County	Okeechobee	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 462-5116	511	32	15.9	91.0%	165 (32.3%)	23 (4.5%)	301 (58.9%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.1%)	26.4	1745^th of 2258 public elementary schools	22.7%		37.1	1425^th of 2256 public elementary schools	36.8%	320	49.0	46.0	44.0				45.0	51.0	42.0			37.0				$12,986	$2,154	$10,832
Central Elementary School	Public	K-5	610 SW 5th Ave	Okeechobee	34974	Okeechobee County	Okeechobee	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 462-5077	571	32	17.9	86.0%	225 (39.4%)	47 (8.2%)	282 (49.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.6%)	17.8	1972^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	12.7%		26.2	1735^th of 2256 public elementary schools	23.1%	237	40.0	40.0	43.0				42.0	32.0	39.0			37.0				$10,728	$1,456	$9,272
South Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2468 SW 7th Ave	Okeechobee	34974	Okeechobee County	Okeechobee	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 462-5087	475	29	16.3	70.5%	273 (57.5%)	22 (4.6%)	154 (32.4%)	3 (0.6%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.4%)	39.7	1370^th of 2258 public elementary schools	39.3%		49.8	1096^th of 2256 public elementary schools	51.4%	274	56.0	49.0	44.0				56.0	70.0	45.0			40.0				$11,990	$1,632	$10,357
Everglades Elementary School	Public	K-5	3725 SE 8th St	Okeechobee	34974	Okeechobee County	Okeechobee	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 462-5108	737	36	20.4	86.8%	344 (46.7%)	39 (5.3%)	321 (43.6%)	6 (0.8%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (3.0%)	29.4	1663^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	26.4%		35.9	1461^st of 2256 public elementary schools	35.2%	202	44.0	46.0	35.0				54.0	53.0	57.0			35.0				$13,605	$4,999	$8,607
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	100 E Harney Pond Rd NE	Okeechobee	34974	Glades County	Glades	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 467-2501	299	0		1.0%	26 (8.7%)	5 (1.7%)	56 (18.7%)	0 (0.0%)	139 (46.5%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (24.4%)	83	336^th of 2258 public elementary schools	85.1%		90.1	177^th of 2256 public elementary schools	92.2%	159	90.0	75.0	81.0	44.0	68.0	64.0	87.0	94.0	94.0	79.0	92.0	69.0	64.0	71.0	92.0	$35,219	$214	$35,005

Frequently Asked Questions about North Elementary School

How many students attend North Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 528 students attended North Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of North Elementary School?

Students at North Elementary School are 52% Hispanic, 41% White, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Is North Elementary School a good school?

North Elementary School ranks in the bottom 19.8% of Florida elementary schools.

What district is North Elementary School in?

Okeechobee

What schools do graduates of North Elementary School attend?

Students who attend North Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Yearling Middle School
High : Okeechobee High School

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